With fewer large factories to shut down, the state avoided the catastrophic industrial layoffs seen elsewhere.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is Maine meeting its housing production goals? The state doesn’t know yet.
A 2023 report that identified the need for 84,000 homes by 2030 laid out specific county-by-county production goals, but officials won’t have data until the spring.
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Posted inNews
Start Here: Homelessness funding loss + trauma center reduction
What you need to know today.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Lewiston hospital can’t abandon trauma status, state says
Central Maine Medical Center would have to remain a trauma center as a condition of a California health system’s acquisition.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine is down another trauma center. What does that mean?
There were 3 trauma centers in Maine before a Lewiston hospital decided not to recertify in December.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal grant changes could strip housing support from dozens in central Maine
About 70 people in Kennebec and Somerset counties benefit from Permanent Supportive Housing Program vouchers, which fund shelter and supportive services for people with disabilities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth
The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine re-sign Walter Varela, add a defender
Varela scored the first goal in franchise history, while Zion Scarlett comes to Portland from the MLS Next Pro ranks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family
The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?
Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.